Chiamaka Odikanwa

Head of Product Management (CTO), HSBC

Chiamaka is a distinguished Product Management Leader with a proven track record in spearheading digital transformation, formulating strategies, and implementing data-driven solutions. With over a decade of experience in product management, she has successfully catered to more than 200 million customers across 60+ countries. Currently, Chiamaka holds the position of Head of Product Management in HSBC’s Chief Technology Office.

Renowned for her strategic vision and exceptional problem-solving skills, Chiamaka leads her teams in executing digital strategies and solutions that yield significant improvements in operations, costs, and user experience.

Throughout her career, Chiamaka has delivered a wide array of services, including seamless game purchases, compliant digital platforms for high-net-worth individuals, and innovative digital lending platforms for businesses. Her diverse international experience spans multiple business areas in prestigious organizations such as HSBC, Sony PlayStation, Vodafone, and ING Bank, consistently delivering robust and sustainable results.

As a leader, Chiamaka collaborates with diverse teams to drive change, meet business targets, and manage talent. Her approach is grounded in a people-centric focus on customer needs, market research, data controls, business strategy, and risk management. At HSBC, she also serves as the Co-Chair of EmpowHER, a data-driven programme designed to enhance the visibility and representation of black females, positioning them for career opportunities.

Chiamaka has lived in five countries and is passionate about empowering women to achieve financial literacy. She is a graduate of Erasmus University and Manchester Business School.